Here is a collection of photos from Tasbapauni during the 2008 mission to Bluefields. I will update this gallery with more photos as I process them. You will be able to find these under the “Photos & Videos” link in the left-hand column.

On March 19, the Canadian government donated $400,000 USD to help Nicaragua demine its land after decades of war. As part of its commitment to the Ottawa Convention - the international treaty to ban landmines - Canada has donated $6 million to help Nicaragua remove antipersonnel mines since 1998.
While this recent announcement will help improve [...]

The final installment of the story of traveling to Tasbapauni, Nicaragua.

I was warned but I really didn’t expect to see it. I was caught somewhere between revulsion, sadness, and sympathy. The sad, anguished eyes looked back at me, both of us helpless to prevent what was to come. No, I’m not referring to a child living in poverty in Nicaragua. In front of me was [...]